Speaking for Ourselves is a
27-minute documentary that profiles five Lesbian and Gay youth who
represent a diversity of cultures and backgrounds. By associating
names and faces with critical issues, viewers learn about the
challenges of substance abuse, teen suicide, HIV/AIDS, homelessness,
survival prostitution and malicious harassment. Additionally,
Speaking for Ourselves highlights self-determined young people
whose activism leads to family reconciliation and successful peer
education. This documentary provides an opportunity to experience
their courage, keen intellect and deep compassion. John Mifsud and
Ann Coppel were the award-winning team equally involved in writing,
producing and directing Speaking for Ourselves. Together, they
created this opportunity for young people to tell their stories about
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